Nurse Practitioner

An employee in this class is responsible for providing nurse practitioner services of a specialized nature for clients of the community public health agency. This position functions as a member of a health care team taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering clinical laboratory test and diagnostic radiological procedures and choosing regimens of treatment. The incumbent may provide medical services or consultation in connection with a specific program such as sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). The incumbent must possess the clinical skills to exercise independent professional judgement as a medical provider within the guidelines of collaborative agreements and protocols. Work is performed under the general direction of a licensed physician. Supervision may be exercised over the work of professional clinical staff. Does related work as required.

Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse by the New York State Department of Education, certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty area (s) related to the work performed* with prescription writing privileges issued by the New York State Department of Education AND Either
A. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience; OR
B. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and two (2) years of professional nursing experience.
* Part 64 of the New York State Commissioner of Education Regulations defines the profession of Nurse Practitioners and includes the following specialty areas: Acute Care, Adult Health, College Health, Community Health, Family Health, Gerontology, Holistic Care, Neonatology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Palliative Care, Perinatology, Psychiatry, School Health, and Women’s Health.
The following must be submitted with your application:
A copy of original license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education; copy of original Nurse Practitioner Certificate and current registration issued by the New York State Department of Education.

The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all-pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position. In your summary of training, include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also include a copy of your professional license or documentation indicating eligibility for licensure. Specify the date that your license was first issued. In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each. Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified. CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE A GRADE OF 70 OR HIGHER WILL APPEAR ON THE APPROPRIATE ELIGIBLE LIST. THEIR NAME WILL BE INTERFILED ACCORDING TO GRADE AND WILL REMAIN ON THE ELIGIBLE
LIST FOR ONE (1) YEAR.